plural divots
1
Scotland
: a square of turf or sod
2
: a loose piece of turf (such as one dug from a golf fairway in making a shot)
The caddies, I was solemnly assured, never replace a divot; they just sprinkle grass seed from a pouch they carry. Well, this is a myth, for I repeatedly saw caddies replace divots in the course of the tournament, with the care of tile-setters.—
John Updike
John Updike3
: a small dent : a small depression or hollow
… soft pastries of yeasted dough with a divot in the center, traditionally filled with sweetened cheese or fruit …—John T. Edge
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Nevertheless, there are ongoing problems with divots, dog waste and off-leash dogs on the field, Banatao said.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
At halftime, guests of all ages converge on the polo field for the stomping of the divots, ice cream and entertainment.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Another more subtle example of hostile design are metal bars or divots that interrupt long benches or railings.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
Losing the turnover margin 2-0 was a big reason for the Gophers’ loss; the second, Koi Perich’s muffed punt, led directly to a Cal touchdown that turned a three-point divot into a 10-point crater, 24-14, midway through the fourth quarter.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
At halftime, guests of all ages converge on the polo field for the stomping of the divots, ice cream and entertainment.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Another more subtle example of hostile design are metal bars or divots that interrupt long benches or railings.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
Losing the turnover margin 2-0 was a big reason for the Gophers’ loss; the second, Koi Perich’s muffed punt, led directly to a Cal touchdown that turned a three-point divot into a 10-point crater, 24-14, midway through the fourth quarter.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Divot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divot. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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